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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 155.28 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 155.28 and 94.23 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 155.28 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/155.28 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 155.28 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 14,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632.39/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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